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TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police were summoned to a hit-and-run crash that happened on I-275 North near SR 60 Sunday, according to WFLA.

The details behind the hit-and-run crash remain scarce. However, based on what officials know so far, it appears that at least three vehicles were involved. EMS crews issued one trauma alert for one individual, but the extent of the injuries has not been disclosed.

Additional information, including a description of the suspect and their vehicle, will be added after our team learns more.

NORTHEAST TAMPA, FL – A 22-year-old woman, a 3-year-old boy, and a five-year-old boy were left in serious condition after a crash on I-75 that happened on Memorial Day. 

Florida Highway Patrol told ABC Action News that the young woman, who drove a Toyota Camry car, failed to negotiate a curve while driving on the East Fowler Avenue off-ramp. She had lost control of her car while trying to go into northbound I-75 and crashed off the road. 

The woman and the two boys with her, her sons, were thrown from their overturned vehicle. 

WESLEY CHAPEL, FL – One person lost their life following a chain-reaction collision Friday afternoon, May 16, near Wesley Chapel, according to WFTS Tampa Bay.

Florida Highway Patrol said the wreck occurred on the southbound side of Interstate 75 near milepost 277. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene at around 3:15 p.m.

A preliminary investigation shows a 69-year-old Longboat Key man likely experienced some kind of medical emergency while driving a Tesla Model S southbound.

EAST TAMPA, FL – A car crashed into a utility pole, causing it to overturn and leaving 313 people without power on Friday.

The rollover collision took place around 2:15 a.m. at the westbound Hillsborough Avenue and 36th Street intersection, WFLA reports. Images from the source showed a damaged pole and downed power lines. 

TECO Energy was able to restore the power around 6:30 a.m. 

TAMPA, FL – At least one person was injured in a hit-and-run collision that happened at the intersection of U.S. 301 and East Adamo Drive Thursday.

Florida Highway Patrol was dispatched to the scene after 11:30 a.m. Troopers have not arrived at the scene and have not been able to provide a description of the suspect and their vehicle at this time.

New information will be added after our team learns more.